Many Happy Returns to Peter Avis, 80 today, a veteran of walking up Bredon Hill with a Somervell song in his heart. Bryn Terfel. Anthony Rolfe Johnson.

Feb 13, 2026 | Videos | 2 comments

Bredon Hill, Worcestershire

Bonus track 1: ‘Come into the Garden, Maud’, from Somervell‘s Maud. Roderick Williams & Susie Allan

Bonus track 2: ‘Bredon Hill’, from Vaughan Williams‘s On Wenlock Edge. Ian Bostridge/LPO/Bernard Haitink

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  1. Robin Byrd
    Robin Byrd on February 13, 2026 at 12:04 pm

    Birthday greetings to Mr Avis – a faithful Prommer and supporter of the 3 Choirs Festival for many years, an alumnus of the LSO Chorus – and a writer of excellent programme notes.

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  2. Monica McCabe
    Monica McCabe on February 13, 2026 at 5:15 pm

    Many happy returns, youngster!

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